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… Writer EAST LANSING - As the final scores flashed on Friday night, Michigan's loyal faithful in Jenison Field- house heartily proclaimed the Wolverines' resounding triumph in the team finals of the men…

…'s Big Ten Gym- nastics Championship. Displaying an array of depth and individual bril- liance, the top-ranked Wolverines dominated the event this weekend and won their second straight title with a…

… scintillating 232.1 performance. Their 2.6 margin of victory over second place Ohio State was the largest since 1994. This domination rings even more impressive as it came without the Wolverine's top gymnast, co…

…-captain Justin Toman, who was injured. Co-captain Kevin Roulston's 9.825 on the floor exer- cise allowed the Wolverines to stay within striking dis- tance of No. 4 Ohio State after the second rotation. From then…

… on, the race between the Wolverines and the Buckeyes resembled a Porsche passing a school bus. While emotionally-sparked Michigan hit routine after routine, top contenders Penn State (ranked No. 3) and…

… Ohio State faltered under the Wolverines' blistering scoring pace. The Nittany Lions had arguably their worst perfor- mance of the season, falling nearly five points off their season high of 230.5 with a…

… Title by the largest margin since 1994. The Wolverines will surely be the favorite at NCAAs in two weeks. To -ranked women repeat as champs By Richard Haddad Daily Sports Writer After Saturday's showing…

… OT fightBlue Moored for goo The Michigan women's gymnastics team entered the Big Ten Championships as a team of unlimited potential. Saturday at Penn State, the Wolverines initiated their postseason…

…'s basketball team has shouted for national respect all season. First, the Wolverines failed to crack e Top 25 after wins over nationally- ranked programs such as defending national champion Purdue. Then, they…

…, Michigan had the opportunity to finally land the teem it's desired against a perennial power. But the Wolverines failed to chop down the taller Cardinal in over- time, 81-74. In the first eight minutes, it…

…6B -The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 20, 2000 ymnasts thrive in Big Ten spotlight Wolverines win 5 of 6 individual events after claiming team title By Roit Bhave Dailygports Writer Michigan…

…, scoring a 9.5125. Michigan gymnasts found more competition in the rings from their teammates than from the rest of the Big Ten. Each Wolverine seemed to be pushed by the others to produce a bet- ter routine…

… included five scores of 9.7 or better. "No one could touch him," Toman said. Vetere led a Wolverine conquest of the rings event with a meet-high 9.925. Teammates Kris Zimmerman, Kenny Keener and Ethan…

…-specific exercises. Amazingly, the Wolverines placed five gym- nasts in the individual rings finals Saturday - the aforementioned quartet was joined by freshman Conan Parzuchowski. Following the 39.175 performance on…

… the rings, it was evident the Big Ten title would return to Ann Arbor. The lead the Wolverines accumulated over sec- ond-place Ohio State did not slow Michigan's drive in the final rotations - the…

… Wolverines dom- inated the parallel bars as well. Freshman Kris Zimmerman hit an impressive 9.9 parallel bar routine to key the tumblers' 39.15 event score. Michigan posted the season-high without Toman, who…

… was the 1999 Big Ten paral- lel bars champion. Though the Wolverines did not emphasize the meet heavily in their season goals, they exhibited unrivaled enthusiasm from the moment they began the meet…

…. While other teams quieted as the meet went along, Michigan's emotional fire continued to build. Nowhere was the Wolverines' exuberance more apparent than in their performance on one of their weaker events…

…. Friday evening, while the league's rookie team was embarrassing the Wolverines en route a 7-4 victory. Se Michigan hockey fans were nowhere to be seen. Maybe you were drinking Cuervo Gold instead of…

… against Butler, so you wouldn't fall behind in your CAA tournament pool. Maybe you were just planning on supporting your Wolverines on Saturday when the time and the opponent were more agreeable. What was…

… Writer NoNOTRE DAME Two days after St. Patrick's Day, Notre Dame didn't need any luck to finish off the underdog Wolverines by a count of 88-54 last night in the second round of the Midwest regional. i…

… Michigan career came to an end at the hands of the second-ranked Fighting Irish. But in her finale, Thorius played all but two minutes against Notre Dame. The Wolverines exit the NCAA Tournament after an…

… his squad to teams across the country. Since this is an Olympic year, and most Olympic swimmers are of college age, Richardson, like other coaches, gets the opportunity to exhibit who the Wolverines…

… point. Often, premium high school swimmers will only apply to top five or top 10 schools. And the Wolverines badly want to be one of them. Since the cream of the swimming crop are schools like Stanford…

…'s best for a young Wolverine team that boasts 17 freshmen. Despite not wowing the nation or potential recruits, Michigan has given its young swim- mers experience and confidence at an impor- tant meet that…

… is more to life then being number one. And according to Michigan women's swimming coach Jim Richardson, one meet doesn't define his team. This past weekend, the Wolverines placed 14th at the NCAA Women…

… didn't do as well as we wanted, but we put every- thing we have on the line,"junior Missy Sugar said. But swimming all out couldn't save the Wolverines from the nemesis of the aquatic world: Fatigue. "We…

… Kasnecki helped the Wolverines finish sixth in the 200-meter freestyle relay.K0 Are you interested in making ads that will be seen in print as a way to rnake money, gain xpenence and build a portfolio…

… women's golf team competed in its second tournament this past weekend. The trip to Daytona Beach, Fla. for the Stetson Hatter Spring Fling presented a challenge RO the Wolverines. There were many other…

… seconds left, he and the 10th- seeded Wolverines rose above beingthe underdogsinyesterday's game and rose above demons of the program's past. And with one flick of the wrist, Harris sealed Michigan's first…

… didn't happen. The Wolverines barely made the field of 65, but they ral- lied by reeling off six wins in their last nine games. And if Michigan lost, many fans still would have viewed this season as a…

… Friday night when Spartan forward Bryan Lerg finished off a 2-on-1 breakaway by chipping the puck past Wolverine goalie Noah Ruden. The goal gave Michigan State an insurmountable 3-1 lead, and it cemented…

… a 4-1 win over Michigan. But it was the Wolverine forwards trailing the play who were the real story behind the game. In the week leading up to the regular-season series finale against Ferris State on…

… Feb. 24 and 25, Michigan coach Red Berenson teamed up dynamic forwards T.J. Hensick, Andrew Cogliano and Kevin Porter on the same line. At the time, it looked as if the Wolverines had finally put…

… out to dry as the Spartans skated in on the 2-on-1. To add to that, the offensive fireworks expected from the three were nonexistent. The Wolverines' lone goal on Friday came courtesy of an Ebbett one…

…'s point streak to nine games. In those nine games, he has scored five goals and notched 14 assists. But he has been one of the few consistent performers for the Wolverines during that stretch. For the…

… Wolverines to defeat a tough North Dakota team on its home ice in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, they will need production from more than just the top line. Although they are no longer on the same…

… Beren- son, the Daily hockey writers grade the Wolverines on their performance in each of four areas. (Graded out of 4 pucks) 1 Michigan State 1 Boston University *Michigan faces North Dakota at 9 p…

… Abdelkader, who knocked one in during Saturday's champion- ship game. The Spartans, even on a night when their play was far from its best, simply outclassed the seemingly uninspired Wolverines. And even though…

… Wolverines' freshmen have just one game of meaningful playoff experience. Saturday's third-place game had neither the atmosphere nor implications of a playoff game. As the Wolverines prepare to head to North…

… any hopes of advancing to the Regional Final, or, hockey gods willing, the Frozen Four, it first must get through the host, North Dakota. If a half-empty Joe Louis Arena intimidated the Wolverines…

… the Irish defense failed to bottle up these rebounds, the Wolverines took advantage by scor- ing their lone goal of the game. In the final seconds of the first period, sophomore Jack Johnson's shot on…

… to poke the puck past the Wolverine netminder. In a one-goal game, two loose pucks around the net could be the difference between advancing and going home. Offensive p-killers: When Michi- gan played…

… Notre Dame twice in December, the Irish power play played the Wolverines' penalty kill to the tune of five goals. So when the Irish had six power- play opportunities in the CCHA Championship game this…

… weekend, logic would point to an Irish advan- tage. But it actually looked like the Wolverines were on the man advan- tage. The 42nd-ranked Michigan pen- alty kill silenced the 17th-ranked Notre Dame power…

… play in the 10:16 it was on the ice this weekend and generated some quality chances offensively. The Wolverines have created more shorthanded scoring chances than any penalty kill unit this sea- son…

… playing tennis. The Michigan men's ten- nis team members have encountered numerous famous players throughout their careers. And not only have some Wolverines met these celebrities, but some have even played…

… has won Big Ten championships in four straight seasons. The Michigan women's track and field team has done just that. In 2002, the Wolverines won the indoor title, then the outdoor title and finally the…

…-95 season. "We have depth in every event this year, so we are in for the title. We want the Triple Crown, and we want it really bad," said senior tri-captain April Phillips. This Wolverine squad is fresh off…

… record in the 800-meter run and will most likely play a major role in the Wolverines' success this spring. Keeping all the pieces of the puzzle in place is Michigan coach James Henry, who was recently…

… named Great Lakes Regional Indoor Coach of the Year. Henry is building a track and field dynasty, and it looks like pretty soon, the 2002-03 Wolverines could have the "Triple Crown" to show for it. 01…

… prepare the Wolverines for this weekend's match against Penn State at the Varsity Tennis Center. Cowboys looking like the team to beat strong. Even back then, she was lifting weights and boxing," Jackson…

…' head coach Jim Richardson said. "We want them to be as prepared as they can be." This will be the Wolverines' 18th appearance at the NCAA Champi- onships. Michigan has placed in the top 10 at the…

… back into the field," Lol- io said. "But when it disappeared behind the wall, I was just ecstatic." The win came after a 12-game road trip to start the season, in which the Wolverines won just twice. "I…

… Fox's second error of the game at third base. But Fox redeemed himself by starting the game-ending double play. Tim Leveque started the game for the Wolverines but lasted just four innings, allow- ing…

…Elveen, Shafner put the 22nd-ranked Wolverines in sight of a final nonconference victory over No. 35 Alabama at the UA Tennis Complex Sunday. In the sec- ond set, Shafner tried to put the match away, but Mc…

… great to win, but this motivates us to continue to work hard." A close finish looked far off after Michigan saw the Tide jump to an early 3-0 lead. But three Wolverines brought the team back to life. In…

… best captains we've ever had here," McFarland said. "They're tremendous, and it showed this weekend." Redshirt sophomore Eric Tannen- baum achieved All-American status as well. The 149-pound Wolverine…

… straight losses on Friday. "It was a tough weekend on the Wolverines," McFarland said. "But I'm still proud of our guys. We had a great season." U NOTES Men's track starts outdoor season at Shamrock Just…

… Field Facility in Conway, S.C. Among the Wolverines in action were some familiar faces that haven't competed since last year. Redshirt junior Adam Kiesler made his debut in the multi-events after red…

…- shirting the indoor season. The Roches- ter, Ill. native claimed victory in the long jump with a leap of 22-9, finished 23rd in the 200-meter dash and became the first Wolverine to compete in the javelin…

… Championships last year, the Detroit native started his track season with top-six finishes in two events - a sixth in the 800-meter run and a third in the mile. The Wolverines also sent a large corps of throwers…

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… assembly needs a good laugh Wolverines set out"reo m asbl By Josie Gingrich Daily Staff Reporter DAAP to organize national movement By Lisa Koivu * Staff Reporter The Defend Affirmative Action Party is…

… party seeks to make MSA The claws chalked across campus signify the arrival of a new contender in the Michigan Student Assembly elections - the Wolverine Party. "We have a message of change, reform and…

… optimism," said Doug Tietz, freshman and LSA representa- tive candidate. "We want to refocus MSA back onto student issues." Reforms embraced by Wolverine party members are those of 24-hour campus facili- I…

… having (facilities) open 24 hours, you alleviate crowding," Roehl said. "Students have diverse time schedules" Wolverine issues are about "improv- ing the quality of life," Tietz said. "The Wolverine Party…

… LSA representative spot on the assembly. Other issues on the Wolverine's plait- form include the elimination of state sales tax on textbooks, meal plan reform, improvement of street lighting for…

… fraternities and sororities, and tak- ing party names off ballots. Wolverine candidates are also advo- cating less-friendly ties with the administration. "A definite problem with MSA is it's in bed with the…

…ji The Michigan Daily - michigandy.com Thursday, March 20i 2008- 5A Bronco beatdown: Streak 'Twas the night contimes in Wolverine rout before Opening Day By RYAN KNAPP For the Daily Led by strong…

… in the MICHIGAN intrastate battle. Michigan has now racked up I straight victories against the Bro- cos.Lastnight's match also gave t. 29th-ranked Wolverines (7-4) thv fifth consecutive win after…

… to match their intesity, the Broncos' pair became frusrat- ed. This led to several balls hinto the net and a few slammed racets. Junior Chisako Sugiyama was recently n After the Wolverines defeated…

… most of the Wolverines help of a perfectly placed drop shot. All sleeping at home, dreaming of what they can do. breezed through their matches, Using that momentum, Sugiyama They want to play well, coach…

… duties' at center last week, Hagelin was 0. often too hesitant with the puck, looking for outlet passes instead of takingopenshots. One of the fastest players on the Wolverines' roster, Hagelin could…

… week, Hagelin was called upon to fill the role in the Wolverines' first post- season series, a CCHA quarterfinal matchup with Nebraska-Omaha. Although the Sodertalje, Swe- den native hadn't played center…

… when neither of the two explo- sive forwards score a goal, the Wolverines are 3-9-2. "There's no question they're huge components to this team," assistant coach Billy Powers said. "I think you find out…

… to complement the output of Hilbert's and Cammalleri's. He posted five points in the CCHA play- offs - a feat that earned him All- Tournament team honors. But while the rest of the Wolverines feed off…

… dinner, Michigan men's basketball coach John Beilein allowed the Wolverines to eat at The Cheesecake Factory instead of at their team hotel. He figured they deserved it. Desserts aren't nor- mally served…

… Wolverines were playing in the Tournament and actually dominating. Sophomore forward Manny Har- ris connected on three 3-pointers in the first half. Freshman guard Stu Douglass stole the ball at half court…

… together as members of the 1999-2000 Michigan women's bas- ketball team. Some of the Wolverines were in the stands, talking to their parents. Some were laughing together, indulging in the last few minutes of…

…. The whole game looked like a bad sequel to the Wolverines' contest against Michigan State on Feb. 20, where Michigan was down as many as 19 points before eventually winning in double overtime. In…

…, chanted and taunted the Wolverine band. When Michigan played "The Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky Il, two Stanford band members did a victory lap around the arena after knocking each other out. To compliment…

… middleweight fight and they needed to come back in the locker room with nothing left," Guevara said. In the second half, the Wolverines struggled on defense, picking up six team fouls in the first five minutes…

…. Miller and forward Raina Goodlow each picked up their fourth. And with senior Kenisha Walker on the bench with a strained MCL, the Wolverines were forced to play an unusually small lineup with four play…

… lost just seven games. This weekend at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif., the 2006 squad lost nearly half of that total. The Wolverines dropped three games and managed just two wins. Michigan…

… campus. Michigan's most glaring hole was at the designated-player position. In the Wolverines' first 17 games, they lacked production from their desig- nated player. "We're looking for a consistent des…

… final minutes as Wolverines. Michigan has never advanced fur- ther than the second round of the NCAA Tournament, but, with some gifted. recruits and a little luck, they may find themselves poised for a…

… Communication Studies and The Center for Political Studies MARJORIE MARSHALL/Daily Raina Goodlow and the Wolverines couldn't gain the defensive edge, ending Michi- gan's season yesterday against Notre Dame. r…

… of Omaha fans that had gathered like a family Friday night at Joe Louis Arena. "We believe. We believe. We believe." an inconceiv- DAVID KATZ/Daily Geoff Koch and the rest of the Wolverines could do…

… placing himself in front of Nebraska goalie, Kendall Sidoruk, redi- rected a shot from Geoff Koch to pull the Wolverines within one point as the first stanza skidded to a close. Matzka's tally, which…

… what it did on Friday when it was overwhelmed by the Cin- derella Mavericks. The loss to Nebraska-Omaha was especially diffi- cult because it may have cost the Wolverines a first round bye in the NCAA…

… night. Now we're an underdog in our bracket." The Wolverines. who have strug- gled down the stretch, understand that they cannot afford another bad game if they want to continue their seacson. Michigan…

… in the semifinals tomorrow). Though the No. 1 seed guarantees safety from seeing the Wolverines or Buckeyes until the final, the Bulldogs - making their first trip to the Super Six since 1993, when…

… separated by a referee when the Wolverines faced off against the CCHA regular season champion Bulldogs at Yost. national title," Daniels said. If Daniels and the rest of the Bull- dogs add to their first…

…. Grant was the only Wolverine to make it to the Big Ten finals season. If the favored wrestlers win, Ci'nt ereat a tough quarterfinals match against Big Ten rsh- man of the Year Nick Simmons of Michigan…

… seasons with the Wolverines in which she compiled a 35-83 (.297) record, including 10- 54 (.156) in Big Ten play. She came to Michigan after 15 years at South- west Missouri State (now Missouri State…

… seasons (2004-2006). His Princeton-style offense, emphasizing back-door cuts and constant motion, may be perfect for the Wolverines' current recruiting class. Cons: Beilein has a major con- tractbuyout, so…

… Albany, N.Y. against fourth-seeded Colgate for the right to play No. I seed Maine on Sunday. A dejected group of Wolverines gathered in the lockerroom of Yost Ice Arena yesterday to watch and wait for the…

… fund campus groups. Wolverine Party candidate Rory Diamond said "if a student has a problem with funding, vote Wolverine." Kym Stewart from. the All Peoples' Party said if a student has problems with the…

… Action Party's candidate for MSA vice president, is also president of Wolverine Soft, a University videogame club. Dar, who is running against Defend Affirmative Action Party candidate Sarah Barnard, said…

… becoming a Wolverine. ance beam with another 9.875 to tie for third. The interesting part, despite her scores on beam and vault, is that floor is probably her best event. "I love doing the floor exercise…

… MOLOSHOK/Daily Former Wolverine David Terrell, currently a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, and Michigan basketball player Leon Jones enjoy the first day of baseball at The Fish yesterday afternoon. *1…

…2Q -- The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday -- March 20, 2000 CLUB SPORTS WEEKLY Edited by Joe Smith k'M' fencers qualify for Nationals 'Wolverines hold their owen Although fencing at Michigan is a…

… Shankland led the Wolverines to a sev- enth place finish at the conference tour- nament. which was enough to earn Michigan Most-Improved Team hon- ors. -The 77-year old lifetime resident of Ann Arbor has been…

…, Roe said. Tsutsumi said now is the time to make college better, adding that he can accomplish that by helping all students save money. Diamond closed the event by say- ing, the Wolverine Party has stu…

… Beilein said. "But when Manny gets into crowds, those are like layups to him." When Harris runs into traffic in front of the net, he delivers. And when the Wolverines get into big- game situations, they…

… his offense a change of pace. Pryor, also a highly regarded basketball recruit, expressed remorse about having to spurn the Wolverines and their coaching staff. Rodriguez began recruiting Pryor while…

… than we were last year? But that's the wrong question, isn't it? the Daily and stay current. When we had the various permutations of the Wolverine/Blue/Students/Douche Bag party, there was no student…